How do you model good eating and body image habits for your kids?

Modeling good eating and body image habits is like being a fun, healthy role model, you show your kids how to enjoy food and feel happy in their own skin.

You act like the example, just like how you teach them to brush their teeth by doing it yourself. When you eat together, you choose foods that make you feel good, not just the ones that are the most fun. Maybe you pick a colorful fruit or a crunchy vegetable, things that look and taste amazing.

You also talk about your body in kind ways. Instead of saying "I’m too big" when you’re eating a cookie, say "I’m enjoying my cookie because it makes me happy!" That helps kids see that being healthy isn’t about being perfect, it’s about feeling good inside and out.

Sometimes, you laugh at yourself, like when you trip over the dog or spill your juice. It shows them that everyone has silly moments, and that doesn’t change how awesome they are.

When you do these things, it's like giving your kids a superpower: they learn to love food, their bodies, and themselves, just by watching you be happy and healthy.